Cm11 chord on piano
C Minor Eleventh. Notes: C, Eb, G, Bb, D and F.
How to play Cm11
- Find C at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add Eb, G, Bb, D and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Croot
Ebb3 · minor third
G5 · perfect fifth
Bbb7 · minor seventh
D9 · ninth
F11 · eleventh
Notes and theory
Croot
Ebb3 · minor third
G5 · perfect fifth
Bbb7 · minor seventh
D9 · ninth
F11 · eleventh
The minor eleventh extends a minor ninth with an eleventh. It sounds open and modern, common in modal jazz and neo-soul. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9 11.
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Questions
What notes are in the Cm11 chord?
Cm11 (C minor eleventh) is made of six notes: C (root), Eb (minor third), G (perfect fifth), Bb (minor seventh), D (ninth) and F (eleventh).
How do you play Cm11 on piano?
Play C, Eb, G, Bb, D and F together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
What does a minor eleventh chord sound like?
The minor eleventh extends a minor ninth with an eleventh. It sounds open and modern, common in modal jazz and neo-soul.